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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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