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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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