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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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