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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major 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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