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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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