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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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