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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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