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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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