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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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