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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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