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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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