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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure 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 MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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