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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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