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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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