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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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