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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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