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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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