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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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