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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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