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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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