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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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