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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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