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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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