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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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