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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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