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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores 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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