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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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