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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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