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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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