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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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