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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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