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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 (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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