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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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