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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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