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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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