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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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