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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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