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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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