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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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