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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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