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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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