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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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