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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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