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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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