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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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