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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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