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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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