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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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