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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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