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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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