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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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