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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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