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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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