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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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