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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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