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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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