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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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