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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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