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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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