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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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