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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 (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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