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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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