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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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