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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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