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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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