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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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