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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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