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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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