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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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