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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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