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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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