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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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