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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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