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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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