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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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