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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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