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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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