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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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