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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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