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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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