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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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