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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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