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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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