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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about 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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