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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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