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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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