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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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