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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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