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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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