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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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