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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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