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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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