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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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