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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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