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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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