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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this 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 educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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