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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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