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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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