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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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