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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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