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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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