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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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