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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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