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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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