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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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