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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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