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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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