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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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