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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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