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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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