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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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