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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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