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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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