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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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