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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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