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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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