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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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