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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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