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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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