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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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