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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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