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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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