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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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