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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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