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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally 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 learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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