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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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