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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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