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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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