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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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