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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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