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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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