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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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