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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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