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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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