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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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