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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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