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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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