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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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