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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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