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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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