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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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