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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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