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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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