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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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