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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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