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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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