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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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