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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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