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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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