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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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