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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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