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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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