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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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