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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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