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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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