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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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