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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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