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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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