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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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