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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important 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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