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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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