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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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