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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major 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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