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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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