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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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