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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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