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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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