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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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