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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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