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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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