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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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