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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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