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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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