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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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