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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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