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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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