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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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