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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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