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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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