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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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