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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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