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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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