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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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