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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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