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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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