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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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