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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key 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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