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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student 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 becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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