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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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