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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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