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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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