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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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