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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews 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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