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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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