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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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