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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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