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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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