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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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