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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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