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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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