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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge 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 issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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