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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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