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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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