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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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