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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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