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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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