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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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