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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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