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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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