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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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