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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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