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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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