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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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