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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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