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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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