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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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