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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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