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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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