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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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