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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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