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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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