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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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