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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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