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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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