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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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