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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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