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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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