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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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