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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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