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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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