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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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