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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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