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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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