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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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