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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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