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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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