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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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