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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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