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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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