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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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