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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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