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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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