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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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