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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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