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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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