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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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