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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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