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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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