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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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