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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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