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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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