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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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