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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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