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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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