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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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