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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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