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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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