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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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