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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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