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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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