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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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