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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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