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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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