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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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