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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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