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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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