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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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