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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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