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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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