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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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