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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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