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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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