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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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