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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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