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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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