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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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