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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)