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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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