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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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