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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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