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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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