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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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