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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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