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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies 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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