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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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