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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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