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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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