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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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