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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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