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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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