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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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