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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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