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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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