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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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