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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important 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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