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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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