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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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