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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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