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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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