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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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