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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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