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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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