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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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