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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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