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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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