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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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