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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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