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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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