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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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