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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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