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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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