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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are enabling learners 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 typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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