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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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