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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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