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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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