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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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