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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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