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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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