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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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