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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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