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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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