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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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