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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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