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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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