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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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