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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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