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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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