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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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