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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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