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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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