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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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