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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What 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 organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important 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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