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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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