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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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