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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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