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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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