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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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