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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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