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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes 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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