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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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