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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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