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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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