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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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