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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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