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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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