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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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