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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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