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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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