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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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