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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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