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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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