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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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