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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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