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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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