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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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