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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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