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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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