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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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