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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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