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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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