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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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