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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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