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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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