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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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