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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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