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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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