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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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