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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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