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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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