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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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