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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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