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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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