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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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