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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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