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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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