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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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