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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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