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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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