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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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