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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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