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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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