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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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