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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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