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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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