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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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