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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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