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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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