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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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