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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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