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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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