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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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