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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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