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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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