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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major 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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