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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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