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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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