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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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