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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key 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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