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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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