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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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