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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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