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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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