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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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