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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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