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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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