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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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