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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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