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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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