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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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