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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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