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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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