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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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