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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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