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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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