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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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