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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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