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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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