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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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