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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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