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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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