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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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