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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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