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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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