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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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