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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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