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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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