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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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