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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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