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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers 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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