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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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