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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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