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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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