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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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