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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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