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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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