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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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