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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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