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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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