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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major 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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