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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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