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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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