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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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