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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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