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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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