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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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