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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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