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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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