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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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