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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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