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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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