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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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