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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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