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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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