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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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