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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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