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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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