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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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