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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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