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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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