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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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