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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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