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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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