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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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