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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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