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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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