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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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