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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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