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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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