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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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