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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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