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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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