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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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