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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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