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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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