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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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