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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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