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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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