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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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