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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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