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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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