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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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