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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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