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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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