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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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