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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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