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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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