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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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