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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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