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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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