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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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