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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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