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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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