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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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