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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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