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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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