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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)