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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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