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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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