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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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