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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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