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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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