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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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