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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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