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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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