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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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