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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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