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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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