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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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