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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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