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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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