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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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