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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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